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Don't Ask AI, Ask an Interior Designer — North-Facing White Schemes, Neutral Kitchen Cabinets, and Matching Pattern to Marble
Few designers can bring the warmth out of neutrals quite like Margot Tsim, so we posed her the neutrally-tinged decorating questions you ask us most
By Pip Rich Published
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These Plastered-in Ceiling Lights Make Your Lighting Scheme More Minimalist and Way Less Intrusive — But There's One Downside to Know
For a sleek, seamless look, this lighting design is the way to go
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Reasons Why Your Bedding Looks Flat, and The Simple Switches You Can Make for a Snuggly Bed You Won't Ever Want to Leave
From choosing the right duvet size to layering textiles, these are the expert tricks you need to know about for a sumptuous bed setup
By Emily Moorman Published
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These Are the 5 Types of Lighting Designers Would Never Use - They're Harsh and Unflattering
For the most welcoming, beautiful home, lighting is key. These are the designs the experts say to avoid at all costs
By Maya Glantz Published
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The Best Way to Make Your Kitchen's Awkward Corners Work? This Open Idea Can Stop Your Cabinetry From Feeling "Heavy and Boxed In"
Could this be the latest trend in kitchen design? This sleek and seamless feature has its advantages, according to the experts
By Faiza Saqib Published
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Side, Back, or Front — What’s the Best Position For Sleep? Experts Put the Debate to Rest
This might be your wake-up call to change positions and sleep the right way, let's find out...
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Should Curtains Cover Radiators? The Dilemma of Floor-Length Curtains vs Blocking Your Room's Heat Source, Solved
If you've opted for beautiful, long curtains, you might be fighting against your home's thermal efficiency, say the experts
By Maya Glantz Published
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The 90s Design Revival Has Brought Back the Nostalgic 'Big Pattern' Sofa — But in a Way that Works Much Better this Time Around
Get ready for bold color combinations, wide stripes, maximalist florals and even a dash of animal print
By Tessa Pearson Published
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9 Christmas Plants That Make Great Gifts (and When to Start Growing Them Yourself in Time for the Festive Season)
The festive season is thawing, and I'm already looking for themed foliage to wrap up for my fellow green-thumbed loved ones. Here are the best and the prettiest
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Wait, What Type of Cookware Material Is Actually Best? I Asked Chefs, so That You Can Invest in Your Kitchen Essentials Confidently
If it's good enough for decorated culinarians, it's good enough for me...
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Forget the Working Triangle, This 'Zoned' Kitchen Approach Might Be the Best Way to Lay Out a Kitchen for a High-Functioning Space
For an easy-going and seamless kitchen design, here's how you can divide your space
By Faiza Saqib Published
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I’m a Home Wellness Writer, and This Is My Sleep Coach-Approved Wind Down Routine for Improved Rest
Before you settle into your bed for the night, imbibe these five practices into your pre-sleep routine for a smooth transition into rest mode
By Amiya Baratan Published
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How to Mix an Art TV With Real Art on a Gallery Wall — It Only Takes a Few Simple Steps, According to an Interior Stylist
Bring art to your home through sleek and seamless tech, and here's how
By Faiza Saqib Published
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6 Clever Designs That Get Your Dish Drying Rack Off Your Counters — It Will Free You From Counter Clutter in a Small Kitchen, While Looking Good
Ready to liberate your countertops? Here's how to swap that un-aesthetic drying rack for something a little more intentional
By Linda Clayton Published
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City Life and 'Being in Nature' Don’t Really Mix, but You Can Still Practice 'Forest Bathing' in the Comfort of Your Urban Home — Here's How
If whisking yourself away from the bustle to a lush forest is a dream for another day, use this guide to embrace shinrin-yoku through interior design
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Why I Ditched the Wall Mount and Fell in Love with My Samsung Frame TV on a Stand — And Where I Ended Up Buying Mine From
The Frame is designed to be hung on your wall to look like a piece of artwork, but I'm a strong believer in the functionality (and good looks) of TVs on a stand
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Houseplants on Lava Rocks Are the Cool, Minimalist Styling Touch I Keep Seeing Everywhere — Here's How to Grow Them
A sculptural way to grow houseplants that brings in an extra dose of nature and a modern, Japanese-inspired style
By Faiza Saqib Published
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I'm Calling It: Chandeliers Will Be Everywhere in 2026 — Here's How to Make the Castle-Coded Lighting Fixture Feel Fresh and Contemporary
You heard it here first — so, discover how to make this once-outdated luminaire work in a modern setting
By Becks Shepherd Published
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4 Design Mistakes Making Your Galley Kitchen Harder to Use That Kitchen Designers Always Notice — and What to Do Instead
Once you weed out these common errors, you'll be able to have a much smoother, well-designed, and functional galley kitchen
By Aditi Sharma Published
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This 'Tonal' Paint Trick Is the Most Stylish Way to Paint Your Kitchen Right Now, and It Can Make a Small Space Appear Larger, too
You've heard of color drenching, but what about color capping? This is the new paint technique that might just transform your kitchen
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Didn't Get the Idea of Layering Rugs to Start With — But These Interior Designer Tricks for Doing It Make So Much Sense
It turns out two rugs often look way better than one
By Becks Shepherd Published
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This Lighting Designer's Golden Rule for the Number of Switch Circuits Per Room Made Me Realize Why My Home Doesn't Feel Cozy
Who knew coziness could be this simple?
By Linda Clayton Published
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Concrete Countertops Look Great, but "It's Not the Material for Everyone" — The Pros and Cons, Explained by a Specialist
From its installation process to its durability factor, here's what you need to know before you consider concrete for your kitchen or bathroom countertops
By Faiza Saqib Published
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'Half Caff' Is the Emerging Coffee Trend for the Perennially Over-Caffeinated, but Can My Espresso Maker Actually Make One?
It might seem like an easy idea to make your own half caff coffee at home, but there are a few hurdles in your way, say coffee experts
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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Create Pockets of Calm By Designing Digital Detox Zones Into Your Home — Advice on How and Where to Focus Your Tech Banishing Efforts
Quit the mindless doomscrolls and make space for quiet, connective moments with these simple tips
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Have We Evolved Beyond Spotlights? Why Designers Aren't Choosing This Lighting Anymore, and Where It Still Comes in Handy
Once a staple in homes, the need, use, and role of spotlights is now, quite literally, under the spotlight. Discover how relevant they are in interiors today
By Aditi Sharma Published
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How to Squeeze Seating Into a Galley Kitchen — 5 Clever Ways Experts Make it Work and How It Can Transform Your Space
Turn your slim, narrow kitchen into the home’s most inviting hub with creative seating ideas you may never have considered before
By Aditi Sharma Published
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5 Bathroom Vanity Countertops That Designers Tend to Avoid for Practical Reasons — These Options Are Porous or Hard to Keep Clean
You need your bathroom to be practical, and for that, you need the right countertop. Here are the ones experts recommend you stay away from
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Ways to 'Romanticize' Your Bedtime Routine — And Embrace Main Character Energy in Your Sleep Wellness Journey
After all, there's nothing wrong with indulging in a couple of glamorous pre-sleep practices to set the mood for sweet dreams
By Amiya Baratan Published
